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June 5, 2019
16 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Mariano Goluboff, Michael Bettencourt, Susan Verdicchio, Amy Shapiro
Absent: Jacqueline Welch
Every vote, in order
OPENING
Adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Asa Fletcher Fund - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 1 - To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Asa Fletcher Fund - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 1 - To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health rather than the professional competence of an individual; Eversource 345 kV Transmission Line Intervener Litigation: MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation. Verdicchio - Shapiro Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Asa Fletcher Fund - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 1 - To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health rather than the professional competence of an individual; Eversource 345 kV Transmission Line Intervener Litigation: MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation. Verdicchio - Shapiro Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED.” (Motion: Verdicchio, second: Shapiro)
Adjourn from Executive Session to Public Session, not to return to Executive Session at the end of Public Session
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn from Executive Session to Public Session, not to return to Executive Session at the end of Public Session. Bettencourt - Verdicchio Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn from Executive Session to Public Session, not to return to Executive Session at the end of Public Session. Bettencourt - Verdicchio Roll Call: Goluboff, Bettencourt, Verdicchio, Shapiro VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Verdicchio)
Appointments
Waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment effective waiting period to allow David Quirk, Peter Dizio, Joseph Abdella and Ryan Mawn to begin their employment
*Motion: That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment effective waiting period to allow David Quirk, Peter Dizio, Joseph Abdella and Ryan Mawn to begin their employment. Bettencourt - Shapiro All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment effective waiting period to allow David Quirk, Peter Dizio, Joseph Abdella and Ryan Mawn to begin their employment. Bettencourt - Shapiro All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Shapiro)
BUSINESS
Appoint Mark Brady Scott to the architect position on the Educational Facilities Planning & Building Committee for a term to expire March 1, 2021
*Motion That the Select Board appoint Mark Brady Scott to the architect position on the Educational Facilities Planning & Building Committee for a term to expire March 1, 2021. Bettencourt - Verdicchio All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board appoint Mark Brady Scott to the architect position on the Educational Facilities Planning & Building Committee for a term to expire March 1, 2021. Bettencourt - Verdicchio All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Verdicchio)
VFW Saltmarsh Park Donation
Accept, with appreciation, the donation of $10,000 from the VFW for the Saltmarsh Park
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with appreciation, the donation of $10,000 from the VFW for the Saltmarsh Park. Bettencourt - Verdicchio All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with appreciation, the donation of $10,000 from the VFW for the Saltmarsh Park. Bettencourt - Verdicchio All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Verdicchio)
One Day Liquor License Fees
Approve the One Day Liquor License fees as presented by the Town Manager
*Motion That the Select Board approve the One Day Liquor License fees as presented by the Town Manager. Bettencourt - Shapiro All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the One Day Liquor License fees as presented by the Town Manager. Bettencourt - Shapiro All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Shapiro)
High School Solar PPA
Approve an amendment to the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Solect Energy for the Winchester High School, substantially in the attached form and to authorize the Town Manager to approve minor...
*Motion That the Select Board approve an amendment to the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Solect Energy for the Winchester High School, substantially in the attached form and to authorize the Town Manager to approve minor insubstantial changes as may be necessary and to execute the First Amendment to the PPA. Bettencourt - Shapiro All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve an amendment to the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Solect Energy for the Winchester High School, substantially in the attached form and to authorize the Town Manager to approve minor insubstantial changes as may be necessary and to execute the First Amendment to the PPA. Bettencourt - Shapiro All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Shapiro)
Town Manager Search Committee
Dissolve the Town Manager Search Committee
*Motion That the Select Board dissolve the Town Manager Search Committee. Bettencourt - Verdicchio All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board dissolve the Town Manager Search Committee. Bettencourt - Verdicchio All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Verdicchio)
Iaritza Menjivar for Griffin Museum
Approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for - Archie McIntyre - June 7, 8, 13, & 15, 2019 - Wright-Locke Farm Conservancy; Iaritza Menjivar for Griffin Museum - June 13, 2019 - Griffin Museum
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for - Archie McIntyre - June 7, 8, 13, & 15, 2019 - Wright-Locke Farm Conservancy; Iaritza Menjivar for Griffin Museum - June 13, 2019 - Griffin Museum Bettencourt - Shapiro All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for - Archie McIntyre - June 7, 8, 13, & 15, 2019 - Wright-Locke Farm Conservancy; Iaritza Menjivar for Griffin Museum - June 13, 2019 - Griffin Museum Bettencourt - Shapiro All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Shapiro)
Approve the staging permit for Poyant Signs for Rockland Trust at 48 Mt. Vernon Street
*Motion That the Select Board approve the staging permit for Poyant Signs for Rockland Trust at 48 Mt. Vernon Street. Bettencourt - Verdicchio All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the staging permit for Poyant Signs for Rockland Trust at 48 Mt. Vernon Street. Bettencourt - Verdicchio All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Verdicchio)
Accept, with gratitude, the donation of $500.00 from En Ka Society to be deposited into the Explorer Program gift account
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, the donation of $500.00 from En Ka Society to be deposited into the Explorer Program gift account. Bettencourt - Verdicchio All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, the donation of $500.00 from En Ka Society to be deposited into the Explorer Program gift account. Bettencourt - Verdicchio All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Verdicchio)
Accept, with gratitude, the donations of $628.00 for appreciation of services to be deposited in the COA Gift Account
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, the donations of $628.00 for appreciation of services to be deposited in the COA Gift Account. Bettencourt - Verdicchio All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, the donations of $628.00 for appreciation of services to be deposited in the COA Gift Account. Bettencourt - Verdicchio All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Verdicchio)
Accept, with gratitude, the donations of $5,000 from the Winchester Hospital and $1,000 from the Winchester School of Chinese Culture & the Chinese American Network of Winchester to be put towards...
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, the donations of $5,000 from the Winchester Hospital and $1,000 from the Winchester School of Chinese Culture & the Chinese American Network of Winchester to be put towards the purchase of the COA vehicle Bettencourt - Verdicchio All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, the donations of $5,000 from the Winchester Hospital and $1,000 from the Winchester School of Chinese Culture & the Chinese American Network of Winchester to be put towards the purchase of the COA vehicle Bettencourt - Verdicchio All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Verdicchio)
Approve the request from Joan McKinnon, Estate Sale Specialists, LLC to hold an Estate Sale at 31 Swan Road on June 7 & 8, 2019
*Motion That the Select Board approve the request from Joan McKinnon, Estate Sale Specialists, LLC to hold an Estate Sale at 31 Swan Road on June 7 & 8, 2019. Bettencourt - Shapiro All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the request from Joan McKinnon, Estate Sale Specialists, LLC to hold an Estate Sale at 31 Swan Road on June 7 & 8, 2019. Bettencourt - Shapiro All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Shapiro)
Approve the request from Jenine Wright, owner of Fit Life, to hold a free group fitness class on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 6-7 pm in the Town Common
*Motion That the Select Board approve the request from Jenine Wright, owner of Fit Life, to hold a free group fitness class on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 6-7 pm in the Town Common. Bettencourt - Shapiro All in favor VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the request from Jenine Wright, owner of Fit Life, to hold a free group fitness class on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 6-7 pm in the Town Common. Bettencourt - Shapiro All in favor VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Shapiro)
COMMUNICATIONS AND WORKING GROUP REPORTS
Adjourn
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Bettencourt - Shapiro Roll Call: Bettencourt, Verdicchio, Shapiro, Goluboff VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Bettencourt - Shapiro Roll Call: Bettencourt, Verdicchio, Shapiro, Goluboff VOTED.” (Motion: Bettencourt, second: Shapiro)
From the Winchester Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no Select Board photos): Winchester News candidate profiles — Michelle Prior and Michael Bettencourt (2026), Anthea Brady and William McGonigle (2025), courtesy of the candidates. Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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